Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: POWERFUL is a strong fancy. He has winning C&D form to his name and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. More Love and Sweet As Sin are also shortlisted.

Powerful

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 135241

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance race when dropped in distance last month; on target twice in his last six outings; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	48/1	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/10	-

Mighty Les

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 142-51

Comment: Chasing a fifth C&D success after a short head win here last month; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	69/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/2	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	57/10	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Rainbow's Pride

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1334-

Comment: His tally of C&D wins stands at three; has been fairly consistent of late; finished behind More Love in an allowance optional claimer (Mahoning Valley) when beaten 10l (fourth of six) in November; returns from a break today; now eased in the grades (in for $25k); not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-
23/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
07/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-

More Love

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 12-32

Comment: A C&D winner; running consistently; just denied when favourite in an allowance race six weeks ago; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	259/10	-

Ian Glass

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 44211

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D and bidding for a hat-trick; narrow success in an optional claimer 20 days ago; his best looks to be behind him and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	83/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	84/5	-

Scoot Daddy

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 33-455

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 10l in March at Turfway Park in an allowance optional claimer; has managed five wins from 22 career runs; layoff to overcome; others are preferred as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	326/25	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/5	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/20	-
12/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	137/20	-
22/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	-

Sweet As Sin

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 171312

Comment: Went down by 1l 20 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; on target three times in his last six outings; brings winning C&D form to the table; likely player as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	43/2	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/2	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HARD TRUTH WINS looks the one to back. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead.

Hard Truth Wins

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 9-9507

Comment: Beaten a fair way when seventh two weeks ago at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an allowance race; arguably the one to beat as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	731/10	-
14/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	223/10	-
22/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	231/10	-
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	69/10	-
14/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	99/10	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-

Grace And Glory

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 21629

Comment: Had three of these ahead of her in a claimer when finishing last of nine 21 days ago; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	193/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	112/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-

Mali Bali

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 142514

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten just under 4l) three weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; managed two wins in her last six outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-

Living In Style

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 41482

Comment: Has won here; has got her head in front twice this year; encouraging effort when runner-up here over 6f (claimer) 21 days ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	227/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/1	-

May Mays Castle

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 421663

Comment: Split a number of these rivals 21 days ago when going close (sent off 28-1) in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/2	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	244/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	45/2	-

Special Beach

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 332344

Comment: One-time useful operator and string of consistent efforts of late; fourth last month, only beaten 1½l, when little between her and Living In Style (last) in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $5k; should give it a bold bid as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	12/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLT'S TREASURE is the pick of these. He can usually be relied on to run his race and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Nydini

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9

Comment: Beaten 28l on his debut over this distance at Tampa Bay Downs despite blinkers at 11-1 in January; back from an absence here; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	109/10	-

Bound To Succeed

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Stephen Trevino Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-506

Comment: Beaten 9l at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1m (maiden claimer) last month; tries dirt for the first time; hard to see him doing much as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	28/5	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	33/5	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	44/5	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	271/10	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	21/2	-

It's Last Call

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 332452

Comment: Has found improvement of late; had two of these rivals behind him here over 1m (maiden special weight) when going close (sent off 14-1) four weeks ago; tends to find at least one too good; one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	149/10	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	129/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	277/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	17/1	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/10	-

Daytona Gold

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76-52

Comment: Finished second, beaten 12l, last month in a maiden special weight; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); related to Stakes winner Treasure King; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	36/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	121/4	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	33/5	-

Bolt's Treasure

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 844224

Comment: Consistent lately and this is his grade; somewhat disappointing when finishing fourth (1-5) over 1m here (maiden special weight) four weeks ago; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	1/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	21/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	23/5	-

Z Boss

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 573343

Comment: Split It's Last Call and Bolt's Treasure in a maiden special weight when running with credit in finishing third last month; best form so far in last two starts; should not be far away if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	49/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	69/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	441/10	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	386/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COUNTESS COLETTE could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has been running consistently well. Biondettisnitemare and Lil Bit also warrant respect.

Biondettisnitemare

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -121

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this her fourth race; got home in front by a short head last month in an allowance race; first run in a claimer; could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	112/5	-

Val's Twinstar

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-536

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; behind Mandolin Breeze in a claimer when last of six 21 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Lil Bit

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 123139

Comment: On target twice in her last six outings; possesses winning form at this track; finished out the back in a stakes upped to 1m½f (Belterra Park) last month; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	217/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-

Countess Colette

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 22212-

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just under 4l) over 1m½f at Mahoning Valley (stakes, sloppy track) in December; achieved each of her two career wins at Mahoning Valley but normally pretty consistent; first run in claiming company; returning from a layoff here; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	31/5	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	61/10	-

Mandolin Breeze

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-663

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten 2½l in a claimer; closely matched with Val's Twinstar on that running three weeks ago; a winner over C&D; infrequent winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	232/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	121/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	683/10	-

Midnight Goddess

Jockey: Yarmarie Correa Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 154-15

Comment: Achieved each of her two career wins at Mahoning Valley; out of the frame when sixth in an allowance race (sloppy track) at Mahoning Valley in February; claiming debut; returns from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	32/1	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	293/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-

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Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GETAWAY BAY could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has won over this C&D. One Smokin' Rita and Key To Success should also be in the hunt.

Immortallove

Jockey: Scott Spieth Trainer: Aldana Spieth Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1-7215

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-18); fifth of six beaten 6l in an allowance optional claimer (Presque Isle Downs) last month; others more likely as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	111/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/2	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	149/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	429/10	-
06/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-

Key To Success

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4364

Comment: Three wins over C&D; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in an allowance race back down to this trip two weeks ago; shown signs of promise here and there and in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	13/1	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	257/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	111/5	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	88/5	-

One Smokin' Rita

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 152121

Comment: Successful three times in her last six starts; successful by just over 1l to claim second C&D win four weeks ago; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	88/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	187/10	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-

My Cajun Lady

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 15333

Comment: Recent efforts have generally been solid; solid third in an optional claimer upped to 1m last month; steps up in grade so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/2	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-

Getaway Bay

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 512-2

Comment: Close up second in an allowance optional claimer 21 days ago; suited by this C&D; string of consistent efforts of late; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
21/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	13/5	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-

Dance My Way

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 41333

Comment: Has won at this track; consistent performer; respectable effort when close behind Getaway Bay three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; more than capable if on song so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/1	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	167/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	697/10	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LUST FOR LIFE looks set for a big run. He is bidding for his second course success and a good pace up front will help him. Law Of The Jungle and K Kid are also shortlisted.

Sight Unseen

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kevin Ray Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 3-219

Comment: Behind two of these five months ago when ninth at Mahoning Valley in an allowance race (sloppy track) on debut for this trainer; successful five times from 21 career runs; returns from a layoff; meeting some horses in good form and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	33/1	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
19/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	107/4	-
05/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-

Law Of The Jungle

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 245111

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after a nose win here three weeks ago; completed his hat-trick last time; this represents a step up in class but could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	61/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	31/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-

Lust For Life

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-1367

Comment: Was seventh of ten, beaten 13l, over 1m½f here (stakes) four weeks ago; useful at this level and ran well in a stakes in May; good record under Yan Aviles (partnership reunited here); big chance as he knows how to get the job done and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	116/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	53/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-

Magical Monarch

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 142236

Comment: Safely held here three weeks ago behind Law Of The Jungle when beaten 14l (sixth of seven) in a claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-29); hard to ignore if bringing his peak form to the table and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	41/5	-

K Kid

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 434512

Comment: A winner over this C&D; not beaten far when second 21 days ago in a claimer; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	143/10	-

Vincenzino

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 036391

Comment: Came out on top by just under 3l last month in a claimer; steps up in grade so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	273/10	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	186/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	1304/25	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EXPRESS CRUISER is a confident pick. He can enhance his C&D record and can reverse last time's placings with Carambaso. Midnight Majesty is one to take seriously.

Charleston

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 878241

Comment: Won an allowance race by 4l when dropped down to this distance last month; course specialist (three wins from six); the stable is going well; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	383/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	137/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	252/5	-

Pace

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 64-46

Comment: Specialist here with three wins from six visits but been generally quiet since successful in an allowance race at Thistledown a year ago; had three of these ahead of him in an allowance race when last of six (unprepared at the start) last month; this looks a fair heat so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	-	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	25/2	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	61/5	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	179/5	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1031/25	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Express Cruiser

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 462313

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) last month splitting Carambaso, Midnight Majesty and Pace in an allowance race; a winner over C&D; strong claims as shown he can get his head in front and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	27/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	147/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	1/1	-

Carambaso

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 373312

Comment: Beaten narrowly last month when he finished ahead of a number of these runners in an allowance race; has won over C&D; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	49/10	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	89/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-

Mindship Q

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 911566

Comment: A two-time winner this year; a winner over C&D; finished last of six (Presque Isle Downs) two weeks ago in a claimer; facing a testing assignment and hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	169/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	161/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/5	-
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	46/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	137/2	-

Midnight Majesty

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 226-34

Comment: Last won over C&D in 2023 but this is his level; split a number of these rivals last month when fourth of six in an allowance race; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	97/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COLORYOUREGGS is bidding to land a fourth win over this C&D and she knows how to win. Salute The Kid and Waves Of Liberty also warrant respect.

Coloryoureggs

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-1114

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of nine upped to 1m½f last month at Belterra Park in a stakes; has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins and winner of three of her six career runs; holds major claims as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	27/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	62/5	-

Near Perfect

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 36-65

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a claimer last month; successful four times from 25 career outings (6f-1m) but form has an up and down look to it; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	51/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 13	23/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	1/2	-
09/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Salute The Kid

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 13-525

Comment: Split Queenofthebuckeye and Kiss Valentina in a stakes when beaten 11l (fifth of 11) four weeks ago; a prolific C&D winner; dropped in grade to claiming level so is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	228/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	154/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/5	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-

Waves Of Liberty

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-1251

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer 21 days ago; admirable career strike-rate (three from 13 to date); form of the trainer is a plus; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	33/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-

Kiss Valentina

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 154337

Comment: Beaten 14l in seventh in a stakes four weeks ago; is a specialist at this trip; easy to oppose despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	413/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	347/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	52/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/1	-

Queenofthebuckeye

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2-334

Comment: Finished in front of two of these four weeks ago when beaten 10l in a stakes; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-16); likely to be involved as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	31/1	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-

Goodness Sakes

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 645522

Comment: Close up second in a claimer two weeks ago; claiming tag now upped to $50k; been struggling to get her head in front recently so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	437/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	32/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	199/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	259/10	-

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